Apparitions and Thought-Transference: An Examination of the Evidence for Telepathy (Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge) - Softcover

Podmore, Frank

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108028055 ISBN 13: 9781108028059

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Frank Podmore (1856–1910) was a paranormal researcher and socialist who co-founded the Fabian Society. He became interested in spiritualism while studying at Oxford and joined the Society for Psychical Research. Forced to leave his employment at the Post Office amid rumours of a homosexual scandal, Podmore was later found drowned in suspicious circumstances. This 1894 volume is a detailed and comprehensive study of a variety of unexplained phenomena. The author reviews numerous scientific tests of telepathic ability involving the transmission of thoughts, tastes and images (illustrated by reproduction of sketches purportedly sent between psychics). Also reported are researches into clairvoyance, automatic writing and even attempts to induce sleep using telepathy. The author explores a variety of rational explanations for the phenomena, including fraud and the influence of hypnosis and suggestibility. Diligent and carefully argued, Podmore's examination of the scientific study of the supernatural is also colourful and enthralling.

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Book Description

Frank Podmore (1856–1910) was a researcher into the paranormal who became interested in spiritualism while studying at Oxford. A member of the Society for Psychical Research he used his scientific background to investigate paranormal phenomena. This volume of 1894 is a detailed investigation into telepathy, clairvoyance and supernatural visions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108028055
• ISBN 13: 9781108028059
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 422